Metropolitan Institution Forum in Totsuka Ward (September 20, 2012)

The 21st century is an era in which the vitality of cities creates the vitality of the country.
What is a metropolis system "special autonomous city" suitable for the metropolis Yokohama?
In order to be a city full of charm and liveliness, we will discuss the issues of Yokohama and the image of the city that should be in the future.
We look forward to your participation.

Thursday, September 20, 2012
From 14:00 to 15:45 (opening: 13:30)

Gender Equality Center Yokohama (Forum) (435-1, Kamikurata-cho, Totsuka-ku)
5 minutes walk from Totsuka Station on the JR Yokohama Municipal Subway Totsuka Station
※Please use public transportation on the day of the event.

<Part 1 (Keynote speech)>
“The Future of Major City System and the Role of City”
Fumiko Hayashi (The Mayor of Yokohama)

<Part 2 (round-table discussion)>
“Yokohama's challenges and urban image, a city full of charm and liveliness.”
Hiroshi Utsumi (Representative Director of Regional Planning Research Institute, Ltd.)
Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Graduate School, Hitotsubashi University)
Takashi Suzuki (Deputy Mayor of Yokohama City)

(Moderator progress)
Satoshi Asaoka (Free announcer)